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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other leaders in the Agege area of Lagos met on Wednesday emphasising the need for unity, resilience and patience as the country anticipates a nationwide protest. The leaders also met with various youth groups in the area reminding them that President Bola Tinubu is working to resolve the challenges facing Nigeria. The 10-day protest is expected to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024, but Dr. Obasa said Agege is a special part of Lagos where residents have experienced democratic dividends, especially in the area of infrastructure…

As Nigerians set for a nationwide protest, the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) reiterates its unwavering support for the constitutional right to protest. The freedom to assemble and express grievances is a cornerstone of our democracy, and it must be protected. Protesters should not be intimidated by security officers or other means; rather, they should be safeguarded, and the protest should be conducted in a moderate and orderly manner. However, it is imperative to address the underlying issues driving the protest. There is no doubt that the country’s economic situation is dire. According to the National Bureau…

Over 2,000 disabled men, women and children have benefitted from the Halima Abubakar Foundation’s Appreciation Outreach, held on Saturday, 27 July, 2024 at PWD Emir Palace, Karonmajigi, FCT Abuja. During the outreach, the veteran actress and philanthropist gave out wheelchairs, food stuffs, shoes for students, mats, kettles, kids clothes, and shoes and other relief materials to the beneficiaries. The charity outreach is Abubakar’s little way of giving back to the society, particularly at this difficult economic state of the country, and she promised that it will be a continuous exercise. It was coordinated by Ambassador Chris Odey. The Emir of…

In order to give its customers access to limited medical treatment at the most affordable rates, Globacom, Nigeria’s digital solutions provider, has introduced the Glo Health Insurance package, a micro-health insurance plan offered in partnership with AXA Mansard Health Insurance. Every Glo subscriber, irrespective of location in the country, is qualified to have access to this simple, convenient, and inexpensive health insurance coverage with the Glo Health Insurance, which makes use of the benefits of the Glo mobile network. Subscribers can have access to it via the web, USSD, and SMS. The company explained that “Subscribers will be connected through…

 L-R: Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, CON, Executive Chairman, ORIGIN Tech Group, Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari CON during the Committee meeting of the implementation of the Greener Hope Agriculture Productivity Programme in Abuja. In a groundbreaking move to enhance food security and economic development, the Federal Executive Council has approved the Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (GHAPP). Spearheaded by Origin Tech Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, GHAPP aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural sector, boosting productivity and creating sustainable…

Focused on the aim of providing an opportunity to discuss contemporary challenges in tackling the menace of hypertension in Nigeria, the Nigerian Hypertension Society organized its 24th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference tagged (Eko2024) at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), held on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th of July, 2024. The 2-day conference themed, ‘Management of Hypertension in a Depressed Economy and Sub-theme Hypertension in Children: The Past, Present and Future and Health Financing of Hypertension & Hypertension-Related Diseases’, had in attendance medical experts from all over the country. The Chairman of Local Organizing Committee who is…

…says smart bins will revolutionalise waste management in the state The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has charged Lagos residents to acquire waste bins for domestic storage of waste, to promote a clean home and sustainable environment. He gave the charge at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa, on Tuesday, during the demonstration of evacuation of LAWMA smart bins, by waste evacuation trucks. Gbadegesin stated that the introduction of the smart bins in the state’s waste management system, was a game changer, as it would quicken the process of waste collection by assigned PSP operators.…

An employee of ARM Pension has come forward with allegations of sexual assault against a senior executive during an office party. Ogochukwu Odogwu, an HR Business Partner at the firm, accuses Abisola Onigbogi, the Executive Director of Technical, of raping her after what was supposed to be a night of celebration turned into a harrowing experience. As Odogwu bravely shares her ordeal, she calls for justice and the urgent intervention of authorities to hold her alleged assailant accountable.Dear Opeyemi, My name is Ogochukwu Odogwu (formerly Temitayo-Omotere), and I am 36 years old. I work at ARM Pension as an HR…

R – L: Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Louis Odom; Executive Director, Mr. Akin Ogunranti; Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Mr Oladele Sotubo; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON; Company Secretary, Mr. Micheal Otu; Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Mrs Oyindamola Akinyemi; Executive Director, Mr. Henry Oroh; Executive Director, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; and Executive Director, Mr. Adamu Lawani; during the Zenith Bank Capital Raising Signing Ceremony at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, yesterday. .. THROUGH RIGHTS ISSUE AND PUBLIC OFFER Zenith Bank Plc is set to raise N290 billion through…

After careful consideration and deliberation in Lagos, some tech entrepreneurs said they have decided to withdraw from the proposed August 1 nationwide protest. Despite the current economic hardship affecting even the tech ecosystem, the Nigerian Tech Community (NTC) believes that protests do not provide solutions to the nation’s challenges. A statement signed by its President-General, Benedict Aguele, said the EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr Aminu Maida was instrumental in this turnaround. Moreover, Aguele expressed concerns that protests of this magnitude could be funded by foreign interests, which would have far-reaching implications for the tech world. “The tech…